Joanna James
One of the things that make Maldives a great travel destination is that it has plenty for kids and teens to enjoy. Although the journey to the island may be long, especially for those arriving from Europe or America, the tedious journey can quickly be forgotten with what the island has in store for the little ones. From exciting sports activities on the ocean waters to getting up close and personal with colourful fish below the waters, here are some of the best activities and excursions that you can enjoy with your children during your stay in the Maldives.
If you and your kids are the sporty and adventurous kind, there’s no better activity for you to enjoy than watersports. If you’re vacationing during the dry season, then the calmer waters and clearer visibility make for ideal conditions for you and your kids to make a splash in the ocean waters. You can enjoy everything from snorkelling, diving, paddle boarding, kayaking and more. If you happen to be staying at any of the best Maldives resorts for families, you’ll likely be able to organise a few water sporting adventures with all the right equipment and precautions for you and your children.
Just because you’re vacationing on an island doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy a good movie. In fact, visiting the Maldives with your kids will give you the chance to experience a unique movie night out on the beach! The concept of outdoor cinemas is an ideal way to enjoy the island’s natural atmosphere while enjoying an engaging movie with your family. Additionally, you can also enjoy unique dining options outside the typical restaurants and dining venues. Reef or beach dining is a popular option that families choose for its combination of great food. Dining service and natural setting.
If diving or snorkelling is too advanced for your kids to enjoy, you can still give them the chance to explore the underwater world through a whale submarine tour. Whale submarines are a popular water-based experience in the Maldives, providing passengers with an up-close view of the region’s marine ecosystems and biology within the comfort and safety of a submarine.
Fishing is not just a pastime activity in the Maldives but an important means of income for local communities and is thus an integral part of their local way of life. As such the Maldives has plenty of fishing grounds and lagoons that are frequented by local fishermen and you’ll even see several of them out on dinghies and fishing boats out on the waters. This means that there is plenty of opportunity for you and your kids to try out your fishing skills. You can team up with a local guide who is familiar with the process and set out for the waters on a traditional boat called a ‘Dhoni’. While you’re out on the waters, perfecting your fishing techniques you might even come across dolphins, rays and other colourful fish, making your fishing experience all the more memorable.
Another great way to explore the oceans is to enjoy a comfortable cruise. Island hopping cruises are a great option in the Maldives given that there are over 1500 islands in the archipelago. While you won’t be able to visit every one of them, there’ll still be plenty to explore and experience even as you visit a select few of them. Another popular cruise adventure in the Maldives is dolphin-watching whereby you’ll encounter large pods of these playful creatures. Witnessing their amazing displays of acrobatics as they leap effortlessly out of the water will be an experience to remember. There are plenty of resorts on the island like Nh Collection Maldives Havodda Resort that offer exciting opportunities for dolphin watching for families.
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